Measuring neck circumference was more convenient and was more accurate than BMI at identifying children with weight problems, he said.

The measurement of your neck reveals how fat accumulates in your upper body section which includes your neck and throat area.

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Measuring neck circumference was more convenient and was more accurate than BMI at identifying children with weight problems, he said.

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